Universal Worker - Prairie Senior

Universal Worker Position We are looking for a universal worker at Prairie Senior. The universal worker position is to assist the clinical team with non-nursing duties to create a pleasant environment for our residents. The universal worker is a member of a team of care providers; transporting residents, passing trays, ice water, snacks, stock linen barrels when full, assist with room moves, clothing identification and assorted specific housekeeping duties. Universal workers will follow set routines, policies and procedures of this facility.

Answer call lights in a timely manner; determine if request does not involve direct care and then carry out request. Examples of non-direct care would be, helping with TV, telephone, getting a personal item for a resident, giving them a blanket or pillow, giving them a food tray or snack. Be alert to resident's comforts and needs. Answer their requests promptly and report to nurse any needs that exceeds your ability. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations Observe all residents and report anything unusual or abnormal to Charge NurseFollow safety guidelines. Promptly remove and clean up urine or bowel excretions from floor and other spills or safety hazards Clean wheelchairs, beds, nursing equipment, resident personal hygiene items, and other items as directed. Requires the ability to lift at least 25 pounds and remove assistive devices to clean properly Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation Rinse soiled linen in preparation to be sent to the laundry this involves the capability to withstand strong foul odors and the ability to tolerate wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Willingness and ability to wear, tolerate and use protective clothing and equipment needed in the carrying out of duties, i.e. latex gloves Bring laundry barrels to laundry room, get linens for beds, make unoccupied beds Bring residents to and from daily activities Assist with activities going on in building Clerical functions as assigned